Daycare & ECE in New Plymouth Central

Services in New Plymouth Central, by type

Education & Care — 4

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Busy Bees New Plymouth

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

Busy Bees

ERO assessed Busy Bees New Plymouth as Not well placed in 2018. Our analysis of the ERO report found sound curriculum implementation and strong children's wellbeing (B grades), along with established leadership and whānau partnerships. Bicultural practice was identified as developing and requiring strategic implementation across the organisation (C grade).

Roll 110

New Plymouth Christian Preschool

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

Roll 40

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Lollipops Aubrey Street

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

Lollipops Educare

Lollipops Aubrey Street is an education and care service in New Plymouth Central with a roll of 100 children. Our analysis of the ERO report (September 2022) assessed the service across five dimensions: Curriculum & learning, Children's wellbeing, Bicultural practice, Health & safety, and Leadership & governance all received B grades. The service demonstrates sound curriculum with indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, positive adult interactions supporting child agency, dual cultural heritage opportunities, compliance with health and safety standards, and clear philosophy guiding operations with suitable HR practices.

Roll 100

New Plymouth YMCA Childcare Centre

Education & Care · New Plymouth Central

New Plymouth YMCA Childcare Centre operates a play-based curriculum with responsive teaching. Our analysis of the ERO report identifies strengths in children's wellbeing, bicultural practice, and leadership, with areas for development in whānau partnership integration and assessment alignment.

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Kindergarten — 1

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Pukekura Kindergarten

Kindergarten · New Plymouth Central

Kindergartens Taranaki

ERO assessed Pukekura Kindergarten as Not well placed in May 2017. Our analysis of the ERO report identified sound curriculum and leadership practices, but found bicultural practice needed strengthening, particularly in regular te reo Māori integration.

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Frequently asked

How many daycare and ECE centres are in New Plymouth Central?

There are 5 licensed early childhood services in New Plymouth Central, Taranaki: 4 education & care, 1 kindergarten. Combined enrolment 339 children.

Is there childcare near me in New Plymouth Central?

Yes — New Plymouth Central has 5 licensed early childhood services, every one of them listed below with its address, service type and 20 Hours ECE status. To rank them by walking or driving distance from your exact address, use our find-by-address radius search.

What's the largest daycare in New Plymouth Central?

Busy Bees New Plymouth is the largest licensed centre in New Plymouth Central with 110 children enrolled (education & care). See the per-centre listing below for size details on every centre.

Which centres in New Plymouth Central offer 20 Hours ECE?

0 of 5 centres (0%) in New Plymouth Central participate in 20 Hours ECE, which subsidises up to 20 hours/week of care for 3-5 year olds. The 20-Hrs pill on each centre card below shows participation.

Are there kindergartens in New Plymouth Central?

Yes — 1 kindergarten in New Plymouth Central. Free Kindergartens typically charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds because of 20 Hours ECE.

Which operator chains have centres in New Plymouth Central?

3 operator chains with centres in New Plymouth Central: Busy Bees (1), Lollipops Educare (1), Kindergartens Taranaki (1). Plus 2 independent centres.

How much does daycare cost in New Plymouth Central?

Costs in New Plymouth Central follow the NZ national pattern: education & care centres typically $280-$360/week for under-2s, dropping to $0-$100/week for 3-5 year olds at 20-Hours-participating centres. Free Kindergartens charge little or nothing for 3-5 year olds. FamilyBoost (25% IRD rebate, $75/week cap) applies on top. See our /cost-of-daycare/new-plymouth-central/ page for the per-age × per-type breakdown.

What government support is available for childcare in New Plymouth Central?

All 5 licensed centres in New Plymouth Central are eligible for the three stackable supports: 20 Hours ECE (universal for 3-5yr olds at 0 participating New Plymouth Central centres), the means-tested Childcare Subsidy from MSD, and FamilyBoost (25% rebate up to $75/week from IRD, phased out from $140k-$180k household income). Use our /familyboost-calculator for your specific net weekly cost.